Re: [MBZ] Confusing window A/C

the long narrow compressors are the rotary type with a higher efficiency ratings as compared to the old type fat reciprocating compressors. the two in one capacitor is for the fan and the compressor starting (33uf) - Original Message - From: "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Merce

[MBZ] Replacing engine mounts W124 300D

Hopefully will get going on replacing mounts on my 300D. What needs to be disconnected eg water pipes/control lines etc so that one can sufficiently lift engine to replace the mounts? PEter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: htt

Re: [MBZ] OT Light truck tires

In a message dated 9/18/2007 12:33:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sometime before winter I will need to get new tires for my wife's 97 Explorer 4WD. She had BF Goodrich long trail (or some other similar name). They have worn like iron. We have put at least 3

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof quit

Any thoughts regarding why that silly hex nut just spins and won't tighten? And any thoughts on how in the meantime I can get the roof to seal up? Is it simply cable tension that snugs the roof up in place and holds it there? Brian On 9/18/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Also, on

Re: [MBZ] Quick Mercedes trivia questions

You were dressing in women's clothing? (and hanging out in bars?) --R tom savage wrote: > Gary Hurst wrote: > >> you are one deeply disturbed young lady >> > > Yeah. Here's what the ladies and I did this morning: > http://www.ksdk.com/video/default.aspx?aid=58983&sid=129827&bw=hi&cat=78

Re: [MBZ] OT: Confusing window A/C

- Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> circuit. The motor turns freely but it smells so much like burnt >> wiring, I >> doubt it will run very long if at all. > > Burnt smelling is bad news, usually. > >> Think I'll junk this A/C and get a >> new one since the dua

Re: [MBZ] Quick Mercedes trivia questions

Gary Hurst wrote: > you are one deeply disturbed young lady Yeah. Here's what the ladies and I did this morning: http://www.ksdk.com/video/default.aspx?aid=58983&sid=129827&bw=hi&cat=78 Fast forward to 1:37 Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see o

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof quit

> Also, on your site, you mentioned some sort of plastic cap onto which > the factory tool goes? That was not present. The plastic hex cap, often missing, locks the hex nut in position on the flatted shaft. The tire iron turns the entire mess, but it only works so long as it hasn't gotten stiff.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Confusing window A/C

> Are you implying that a York will make a passable vacuum pump? Yes. Not good enough for moisture removal in an AC system, but magnificent at sucking the oil out of an engine! (Indirectly, through a tank.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts s

Re: [MBZ] My latest score

Kaleb, Now that you have that score, you want to sell me your POS 300SDL CHEP? How about a package deal for the SDL and the 300D 2.5? BTW, have you got any pictures of the 300D 2.5 in discussion? Loren At 09:02 PM 9/13/2007, you wrote: > > So I today I buy a 92 300SD from the Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Confusing window A/C

It seems than at Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:44:39 -0700, Jim wrote: > Most refrigeration compressors make poor vacuum pumps > because they don't get lubricated. Yorks are an exception > because they have a traditional crankcase full of oil. Are you implying that a York will make a passable vacuum pump?

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof quit

I have read most of the info in those two links you posted. Answered some questions. We have noticed before this failure that there were a few streaks being left on the headliner from opening and closing the roof. And the stuff feels gummy. Sounds like all needs a cleaning. I wonder if someone ha

Re: [MBZ] OT: Confusing window A/C

> circuit. The motor turns freely but it smells so much like burnt > wiring, I > doubt it will run very long if at all. Burnt smelling is bad news, usually. > Think I'll junk this A/C and get a > new one since the dual 7.5-35 mfd capacitors are scarce and pretty > expensive > on the internet.

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof quit

> So just to try to see how things work, I turned counterclockwise, and > the nut began to unthread from its center shaft. Wonder if the factory > tool was made to turn this center shaft (which has a couple of flats > and the rest is round) instead of the nut? (factory tool is missing). It is. Th

Re: [MBZ] Changing coolant?

On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:15:54 -0400 "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jim, > What does this mean for my 240D? I am thinking of changing t'stat at the > some time as changing coolant. Is it a sequence issue? No, it's a symantic issue. You must not RUN it with no thermostat. Howev

Re: [MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings

On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:38:55 -0400 Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Scott Ritchey wrote: > > > > In my experience (comparing a dial gage with "feel") the nut setting > > is right when you can just "feel" the slightest movement when you > > push/pull on the brake disk. > > If it's a

Re: [MBZ] Blinker relay

There seem to be a number of vintage Benz's around this area, many of them with badges!! >I didnt know you lived there. I was just up there Thursday. > >--- >Kaleb C. Striplin >Cox Auto Trader >730 FSBO Supervisor > >- Original Message - >From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "Me

Re: [MBZ] Blinker relay

Thanks. I hope your long years in Topeka are paying off now. >Rick Taylor signed his email thusly: > > > >"The Old Shop Teacher > >Smack Dab in the middle of the US > >Topeka, KS" > > > > > >Topeka, KS? WOW! It is good to have another Kansan on here. I live >in Wichita. I spent THREE LONG ye

Re: [MBZ] Blinker relay

Thanks, I'll see if I can clean the switch. >1. Have you tried resetting (smacking the crap out of) the emergency blinker >switch? My '77 240D occasionally loses blinker and it turns out to be the >fault of the emergency blinker switch. > >2. Kleb has a whole back yard full of what you need, if t

Re: [MBZ] Blinker relay

I have some contact cleaner, I'll give that a try. Thanks for everyone's help. > > Hello, I'm new to the list, but not new to Benz ownership. I've got >> an 85 300D turbo. I lost blinkers both turn and emergency and would >> like to replace the blinker relay, but can't find it. Anyone happe

Re: [MBZ] Blinker relay

I'll look under the console. Thanks >Well in my 83 300TD it was located on the driver's side of the >transmission stick shift under the wood console. > >On Sep 16, 2007, at 6:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Hello, I'm new to the list, but not new to Benz ownership. I've got >> an 85 300D

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof quit

Probably the cable is toast or the translation bridge is sideways. Sorry not to have managed to get into this discussion sooner, but what you should have done, if the roof was open partway, was to have removed the headliner. You can then get it to move manually and remove the cable. The usual

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof quit

Great instructions. Yeah, I don't really have the service manual, so can't consult that. As for just getting the thing closed for now: I got in the trunk and attempted to turn the thing the owner's manual describes as a hex shaped thing. So I put a socket on the hex nut and turned. It got harder

Re: [MBZ] OT Light truck tires

R A Bennell wrote: > We have a set of Hercules tires on our 4Runner. They have about 54K miles on > them now and are starting to wear a > bit unevenly so are being replaced but I can't complain. I believe they are > more common in the US than in Canada so > you could likely find them. Don't rec

Re: [MBZ] OT Light truck tires

We have a set of Hercules tires on our 4Runner. They have about 54K miles on them now and are starting to wear a bit unevenly so are being replaced but I can't complain. I believe they are more common in the US than in Canada so you could likely find them. Don't recall the exact version we have b

Re: [MBZ] Confusing window A/C

- Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Jim, I wrote: >> The fan motor has three leads so I suspected it is a typical >> three speed motor setup You wrote: > Probably two speeds with only three leads. Such motors don't > need capacitors for starting or runnin

Re: [MBZ] OT: Confusing window A/C

> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > A ten year old 6000 btu Amana Quiet Cool window A/c in the shop quit > running > after I had smelled hot electronics for a short while. The circuit > boards, > the fan motor, and the wiring don't look smoked; but the condenser is so > rusty I wonder if it might be

Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid?

yes, self leveling suspension fluid --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 3:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid? > Is that the self

Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid?

Is that the self leveling suspension thing? How many frigging fluids are in this beast? -Dave Walton On 9/18/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well it takes SLS hydraulic fluid. Im not sure if it also has a seperate > lubrication but it is controlled/activated by the SLS

Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid?

Well it takes SLS hydraulic fluid. Im not sure if it also has a seperate lubrication but it is controlled/activated by the SLS fluid. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" S

Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid?

Does the transfer case have it's own fluid separate from the transmission? If so, is it okay to use the same ATF? Thanks -Dave Walton On 9/18/07, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 9/18/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > dave walton wrote: > > > > > > Any suggestion

Re: [MBZ] OT Light truck tires

"Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > So, to those of you with trucks and suv's, what are good tires for > this vehicle. I might just buy the same tires we already have. I > have had no complaints. I always bought "MasterCraft" tires for my SUVs. Made by Cooper. Fairly cheap, as SUV tire

Re: [MBZ] service dipstick

< When I bought one in 2001 to use in my dipstickless C320, it was called a special tool and priced as such. RLE ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list spons

[MBZ] OT Light truck tires

Sometime before winter I will need to get new tires for my wife's 97 Explorer 4WD. She had BF Goodrich long trail (or some other similar name). They have worn like iron. We have put at least 30,000 miles since we bought the car. When I bought it, I thought we would need tires soon. But, we sti

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Microsoft Office 2007

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Re: [MBZ] Cheap Microsoft Office 2007

It seems than at Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:55:55 -0400, LarryT wrote: > Agree mostly. The one thing I use all the time in Word if printing > envelopes. Perhaps Open does it also and I haven't found it yet. Other > than that - and considering it;s free makes it a very good Suite. I can't speak for

Re: [MBZ] Fw:ReplacingInjectors(was Re:1985300SD NastyEngineVibration)

Guess the conclusion is that one needs to fix the thing that's broke. Scott Ritchey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 12:15 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ]Fw:ReplacingInjectors(

Re: [MBZ] Changing coolant?/ Current Star Article

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This will certainly be interesting to watch, following the recent policy > change on the "lifetime fluid" used in there automatic transmissions. My 98 > ML > was delivered with this fluid, a sealed fill tube, and NO dipstick. Now the > fluid life corresponds to

Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid?

Somebody who cant work on their own car? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid? > The irony

Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid?

well the trans is a trans, its the same. If you mean for the 4matic unit, it required SLS hydraulic fluid. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18,

Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid?

On 9/18/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > dave walton wrote: > > > > Any suggestions what to look out for? > > Somebody who will sell you an effective extended warranty on a > 17 year old 4c4? > > I have been told that the conventional wisdom that first-generation 4-Matics are money p

Re: [MBZ] Changing coolant?/ Current Star Article

George Murphy presents MB latest move into extended interval/lifetime services with an interesting coolant article. It appears that most MB produced since 2003 will qualify for the new 15 year, 150,000 mile coolant lifetime. Controlling Ph appears to be the central feature of this program

Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid?

The irony is that she bought the 91 wagon because her diesel Jetta is having transmission problems. At least the whole Mercedes cost less than the rebuilt transmission for the Jetta. Who was it that said the most expensive car you can buy is a cheap Mercedes? -Dave Walton On 9/18/07, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid?

dave walton wrote: > > Any suggestions what to look out for? Somebody who will sell you an effective extended warranty on a 17 year old 4c4? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid?

No special juice, she is ok. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 12:14 PM Subject: [MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid? > My sister went

Re: [MBZ] Fw:ReplacingInjectors(was Re:1985300SD NastyEngineVibration)

It sure fixed the shakes Gump was having. Sitting at idle waiting for the light to turn green subjected passengers to rigorous imitations of bowls of jello. Once the new mounts were in, she calmed down so that engine motion was once more a purr clay On 18 Sep 2007, at 01:18, Scott Ritchey

[MBZ] 4MATIC trans fluid?

My sister went against my advice and bought a 91 4Matic wagon. Can I use Mobil-1 ATF, or do they require some special juice? Any suggestions what to look out for? Thanks -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://

Re: [MBZ] Fw: ReplacingInjectors(was Re:1985300SDNastyEngineVibration)

I think they all made it " weirder in the same way" very subjective. This was done on a warmed up engine. I ordered a set of mounts motor and tranny , engine shocks and installation kits for the shocks. The shocks look original and the rubber mounts for the shock are dried and cracked. The engin

Re: [MBZ] Changing coolant?

In a message dated 9/18/2007 8:13:09 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jim, What does this mean for my 240D? I am thinking of changing t'stat at the some time as changing coolant. Is it a sequence issue? Thanks. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D- auto -250K + mi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Confusing window A/C

In a message dated 9/18/2007 2:20:58 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A ten year old 6000 btu Amana Quiet Cool window A/c in the shop quit running after I had smelled hot electronics for a short while. The circuit boards, the fan motor, and the wiring don't look

Re: [MBZ] Changing coolant?

> What does this mean for my 240D? I am thinking of changing t'stat at > the > some time as changing coolant. Is it a sequence issue? If you remove the thermostat there is little to no flow through the radiator. Either flush with a thermostat, letting the car get hot enough to open it, or replac

Re: [MBZ] Changing coolant?

Jim, What does this mean for my 240D? I am thinking of changing t'stat at the some time as changing coolant. Is it a sequence issue? Thanks. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE) 1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI You wrote "You should NEVER remove the ther

Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted: jackleg mechanics

Don't be too hard on your Son. Good 50 year old mechanics with business minds aren't turning wrenches anymore. They own their own shops & are making 6 figure incomes & the first digit isn't a "1". Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 09/15/07 0

Re: [MBZ] CarFax, please

So it was leased in 2000, auctioned to a dealer & resold less than a year later (first owner must not have liked it), traded in 2003, auctioned to dealer, resold, traded in 2007, auctioned to dealer, and now the car's been sitting there unsold since April? Quite a history for a 7 year old car, not

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Microsoft Office 2007

I.B.M. to Offer Office Software Free in Challenge to Microsoft's Line By STEVE LOHR Published: September 18, 2007 I.B.M.

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Microsoft Office 2007

Agree mostly. The one thing I use all the time in Word if printing envelopes. Perhaps Open does it also and I haven't found it yet. Other than that - and considering it;s free makes it a very good Suite. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Par

Re: [MBZ] Blinker relay

It seems than at Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:10:26 -0500, Donald wrote: > You may wonder why I am on here, I just traded in my > Mercedes and haven't gotten the next one. No need for excuses. Once someone has the mindset to care for a car, they will fit in here - even if they only one a golf cart. --

Re: [MBZ] CarFax, please

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Re: [MBZ] Fw: Replacing Injectors(was Re:1985300SDNastyEngineVibration)

George Larribeau wrote: > I tried unloosening each injector pipe and each one makes it run weirder but > don't know what is up. What matters is that they all make it run weirder in the same way. If one changes the idle less than the others is when you have an injection/compression/etc problem.

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD Nasty Engine Vibration

George Larribeau wrote: >> A possibility is the rack damper bolt on the back of the IP, but, if it >> was mis-adjusted or worn out, I think you would see the engine visibly >> rock (its been like that when I've adjusted mine). > > visibly rock??? How much ?? A lot. Like ~2" side to side. When I

Re: [MBZ] Fw:ReplacingInjectors(wasRe:1985300SDNastyEngineVibration)

I agree, before you can properly solve a problem you have to diagnose the problem. Replacing motor mounts will nothing for an injection problem, replacing injectors will do nothing for a compression problem, etc, etc. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Fw:ReplacingInjectors(wasRe:1985300SDNastyEngineVibration)

Apparently that wasn't the problem on your car. All 3 of my MBs have needed motor mounts. On all 3 I could see the engine shaking and could feel it transmitted into the passenger compartment. -Curt Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:18:14 -0400 From: "Scott Ritchey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof quit

The cable is the best place to start. Call Rusty and get some of the paste. Then get a small bottle brush that'll fit down the tube, its about 1/4" diameter or so. Also get about 8' of wire. Its got to be fairly strong but not super strong. 14ga house wire might work, 16ga would be better if you

Re: [MBZ] 92 2.5 Turbo IP

0400075929, thats the bosch number on the tag. Let me know what you find out. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 92

Re: [MBZ] OT: 5kW Chinese Genset

Well I have had 3 2.5 turbos with the panels there. I am not sure why they would be different, the chassis is the same. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Mond

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof quit

> And then it started to open and close very slowly. > And now it won't move. So sad. You waited a bit long it seems. > Question: If I try to crank it shut manually in the trunk will I bolix > it up? Possibly. No real choice, however. > And: What is best course to fix this? You don't have a

Re: [MBZ] Confusing window A/C

> The fan motor has three leads so I suspected it is a typical > three speed motor setup Probably two speeds with only three leads. Such motors don't need capacitors for starting or running as they don't start under load. My understanding is that they're usually just shaded-pole motors, but thos

Re: [MBZ] Fw:ReplacingInjectors(was Re:1985300SD NastyEngineVibration)

I replaced my motor shocks and was surprised how little difference it made. This is not the fix for a shakey motor. Scott Ritchey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barry Stark Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 4:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Confusing window A/C

- Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > archer wrote: >> All suggestions will be appreciated. > > I bought a Sunbeam 5000 BTU unit for $80 at Circuit City this year. > I just checked, and it seems that all they have now are portable units > for $300+. Is the EER o

Re: [MBZ] Confusing window A/C

archer wrote: > All suggestions will be appreciated. I bought a Sunbeam 5000 BTU unit for $80 at Circuit City this year. I just checked, and it seems that all they have now are portable units for $300+. Is the EER on your existing unit at least 9? ___ http:/

Re: [MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings

Scott Ritchey wrote: > > In my experience (comparing a dial gage with "feel") the nut setting is > right when you can just "feel" the slightest movement when you push/pull on > the brake disk. That may vary. It's been a while, but I believe my minimum feel is in the range of .001 to .002". I ha

Re: [MBZ] Quick Mercedes trivia questions: Seat belts standard when?

Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:15:16 -0500 tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote Subject: [MBZ] Quick Mercedes trivia questions I'm helping someone compose the Mercedes Story for children and she's got me stumped on a couple of points: When did seat belts become standard in Mercedes? 1964? And is

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Toast

Rusty's Bosch reman alternators are also "way good" in my experience. Scott Ritchey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 8:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission Toast Rusty w

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Replacing Injectors(was Re:1985300SDNastyEngineVibration)

I replaced my motor mounts and it made the motor shake worse. Maybe the new mounts were too stiff (I didn't get them from Rusty, bad mistake). The old mounts looked soft and were somewhat compressed. This is not a real hard job (harder on a turbo because of the dampers) but I did have to work to

[MBZ] Confusing window A/C

A ten year old 6000 btu Amana Quiet Cool window A/c in the shop quit running after I had smelled hot electronics for a short while. The circuit boards, the fan motor, and the wiring don't look smoked; but the condenser is so rusty I wonder if it might be the cause of the smell. The circuit diag

[MBZ] Adjusting front wheel bearings and Chinese jackstands

>> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > > On 9/14/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > > > Found a dial indicator on eBay which has 0.0001" resolution (quite >> > > > adequate for adjusting front wheel bearings :-) ) for $15. The >> > > > fellow says he has 12, so I thought I'd pass the

Re: [MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings

In my experience (comparing a dial gage with "feel") the nut setting is right when you can just "feel" the slightest movement when you push/pull on the brake disk. Scott Ritchey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Replacing Injectors(wasRe:1985300SDNastyEngineVibration)

Have you adjusted the IP rack damper? Maybe I missed this but the damper screw should also be replaced by the new (gold color) part. Way easier than the motor mounts. Scott Ritchey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Larribeau Sent: M

Re: [MBZ] Fw:ReplacingInjectors(was Re:1985300SD NastyEngineVibration)

George - The only thing the engine mount shocks do is to minimize the shaking when the engine is shut down. You might want to test them first before you buy new ones as they rarely go bad, OTOH you can replace the mounting kits for the shocks when you replace the engine mounts. Barry > > The fron

[MBZ] Sunroof quit

I guess I'm now a member of the sunroof trouble club. I noticed after buying the 87 190D that the sunroof didn't close fully one time. So I re-opened it and closed it and it thunked shut loudly. Since then, it sort of thunked loudly when shutting but closed reliably. Tonight, it closed almost fu